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  • What Washington is Saying on Cannabis Rescheduling

    What Washington is Saying on Cannabis Rescheduling
    Jan 12 2026
    Is federal cannabis rescheduling actually moving forward — or are we still waiting on Washington to show its hand?We’ll start with the latest comments from a GOP congressman pushing back on concerns that cannabis rescheduling is stalled, saying President Trump made it clear the Department of Justice must act. That raises an important question: if the directive is clear, what happens next — and what are industry participants watching for while the DEA process remains pending?We’ll also discuss continued congressional resistance to allowing Washington, D.C. to move forward with regulated cannabis sales, highlighting the ongoing disconnect between federal oversight and local voter intent.On the corporate side, Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) announced new product innovation in the Dutch market. Plus, Michael Bronstein, President of the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, joins us for our weekly Insider’s Edge segment. Michael will share the latest from Washington, including where things stand on cannabis scheduling and whether there’s any clearer visibility yet on Attorney General Pam Bondi formally signing off.All of that and more — today at 4 PM Eastern on Trade to Black presented by Flowhub.#TradeToBlack #CannabisPolicy #CannabisRescheduling#FederalCannabis #CannabisInvesting #Flowhub #CannabisIndustry#WashingtonDC #GlobalCannabis #CannabisNewsWant too see last week's recap? • Cannabis Enters 2026 With a New Tone | TTB... Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos? • The $4 Billion Problem Facing U.S. Cannabi... • Inside the Final Steps of Cannabis Resched... • Supreme Court Takes Cannabis Gun Case | TD... Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook: / thedalesreport Twitter: / thedalesreport Instagram: / dalesreport LinkedIn: / the-dales-report Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/TDRTradetoBlackon...Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/TDRTradeToBlackon...Website: https://thedalesreport.com/For copyright matters, please get in touch with us at:sdales@thedalesreport.comPodcast Disclaimer (Financial Interests)The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company, organization, or employer. The content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as financial, investment, or legal advice.The hosts and/or guests may hold positions in the companies, stocks, or financial instruments discussed during the show. These holdings should not be considered as endorsements or recommendations to buy or sell any securities. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.By listening to this podcast, you agree that the hosts, guests, and producers are not liable for any decisions you make based on the information discussed.Full Disclosures: https://thedalesreport.com/website-te...
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    53 mins
  • The $4 Billion Problem Facing U.S. Cannabis | TDR Cannabis in 5

    The $4 Billion Problem Facing U.S. Cannabis | TDR Cannabis in 5
    Jan 12 2026
    What happens after cannabis rescheduling — once the headlines fade and operators are left to actually scale?In this episode of TDR Cannabis in Five, host Shadd Dales kicks off a new series focused on the less talked-about side of a post-rescheduling cannabis industry: infrastructure, cash flow, and execution. Because if rescheduling does move forward, the biggest challenge won’t be access — it’ll be discipline.The U.S. cannabis industry generates roughly $30 billion annually, yet an estimated $4 billion of that is tied up in unpaid invoices. That’s more than 10% of all transactions sitting in delinquent accounts receivable — a structural problem that affects MSOs and private operators alike. In a market where suppliers can’t easily cut off non-paying buyers, unpaid bills quietly erode margins, slow growth, and strain balance sheets.This episode breaks down why receivables have become one of the industry’s biggest hidden risks — and why fixing them is critical if cannabis wants to mature beyond survival mode.The discussion also highlights how some operators and service providers are adapting to this reality. Using examples from the supply chain, the episode looks at how financing tools tied directly to real sales — rather than speculative growth — can help companies scale responsibly without stretching their balance sheets.The broader takeaway is simple: rescheduling alone won’t fix cannabis. The next phase of the industry will reward companies that understand underwriting, enforce payment discipline, and build systems that support sustainable growth.This series will continue to unpack what real scale looks like — market by market, balance sheet by balance sheet — in a cannabis industry that’s finally being forced to grow up.#CannabisIndustry #CannabisBusiness #CannabisFinance #CannabisRescheduling #TDRCannabisInFive #CannabisOperators #CannabisSupplyChain #CannabisInvesting #CannabisInfrastructureWant too see last week's recap? • Cannabis Enters 2026 With a New Tone | TTB... Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos? • Inside the Final Steps of Cannabis Resched... • Supreme Court Takes Cannabis Gun Case | TD... • Former AG Bill Barr Enters Cannabis Resche... • Inside the Politics of Rescheduling | TDR ... Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook: / thedalesreport Twitter: / thedalesreport Instagram: / dalesreport LinkedIn: / the-dales-report Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/TDRTradetoBlackon...Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/TDRTradeToBlackon...Website: https://thedalesreport.com/For copyright matters, please get in touch with us at:sdales@thedalesreport.comPodcast Disclaimer (Financial Interests)The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company, organization, or employer. The content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as financial, investment, or legal advice.The hosts and/or guests may hold positions in the companies, stocks, or financial instruments discussed during the show. These holdings should not be considered as endorsements or recommendations to buy or sell any securities. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.By listening to this podcast, you agree that the hosts, guests, and producers are not liable for any decisions you make based on the information discussed.Full Disclosures: https://thedalesreport.com/website-te...
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    7 mins
  • CA Skip navigation Search Create 5 Avatar image Cannabis Enters 2026 With a New Tone | TTB Weekly Recap

    CA Skip navigation Search Create 5 Avatar image Cannabis Enters 2026 With a New Tone | TTB Weekly Recap
    Jan 11 2026
    What does the cannabis industry actually look like heading into 2026 — once the noise fades and the data sets in?In this first TDR Weekly Recap of 2026 presented by Flowhub, host Shadd Dales steps back to frame where the cannabis sector truly stands after a turbulent but stabilizing 2025. This isn’t about chasing short-term stock moves. It’s about understanding how policy, capital discipline, and execution quietly reshaped the industry — and why that matters now.The episode breaks down why 2025 became less about survival and more about fundamentals. Across Canada and the U.S., companies moved away from expansion-at-all-costs strategies and refocused on profitability, balance sheets, and core markets. Canadian licensed producers leaned into operational discipline and international medical exports, while U.S. operators navigated a policy-heavy year that finally delivered forward momentum.A major focus this week is federal cannabis rescheduling. President Trump’s executive directive moved rescheduling from rumor to timeline. With Attorney General Pam Bondi now responsible for final execution, the conversation has shifted from “if” to “when” — a meaningful change for operators and investors alike.The recap also covers renewed but disciplined M&A activity, diverging state-level policy paths, fresh medical cannabis data out of the UK, and notable company updates from Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY), SNDL (NASDAQ: SNDL), and Curaleaf (TSX: CURA).#CannabisIndustry #CannabisNews #TDRWeeklyRecap #Cannabis2026 #CannabisPolicy #CannabisRescheduling #CannabisInvesting #CannabisMarkets #CannabisBusiness #FlowhubWant to see more Cannabis Reform videos? • Inside the Final Steps of Cannabis Resched... • Supreme Court Takes Cannabis Gun Case | TD... • Former AG Bill Barr Enters Cannabis Resche... • Inside the Politics of Rescheduling | TDR ... Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook: / thedalesreport Twitter: / thedalesreport Instagram: / dalesreport LinkedIn: / the-dales-report Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/TDRTradetoBlackon...Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/TDRTradeToBlackon...Website: https://thedalesreport.com/For copyright matters, please get in touch with us at:sdales@thedalesreport.comPodcast Disclaimer (Financial Interests)The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company, organization, or employer. The content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as financial, investment, or legal advice.The hosts and/or guests may hold positions in the companies, stocks, or financial instruments discussed during the show. These holdings should not be considered as endorsements or recommendations to buy or sell any securities. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.By listening to this podcast, you agree that the hosts, guests, and producers are not liable for any decisions you make based on the information discussed.Full Disclosures: https://thedalesreport.com/website-te...
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    10 mins
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